Powder compact



A. P. RUDOLPH POWDER COMPACT Filed Dec. 2, 1952' Aug. 1, 1933.

2 Sheets-Sheet I 1 7 Aug. 1,1933- A. P. RUDOLPH POWDER, COMPACT 2 Shets-Sheet 2 Filed Dec. 2, 1932 Patented Aug. l, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

POWDER COMPACT Alfred P. Rudolph, Denver, Colo.

Application December 2, 1932. Serial No. 645,352

' 6 Claims. (01. lea-78.5)

This invention relates to improvements in magazine compacts and powder applicators.

It is now customary for women to carry compacts in which there is powder, either in powdered form, or in compressed form, and which are provided with a powder pull or applicator by means of which the powder can be transferred to the skin and properly distributed.

It is the object of this invention to produce a 0 simple and substantial powder compact and applicator of such construction that a supply of cosmetics in powdered form can be carried there-,

in and which shall also be provided with a fabric cover that serves as a powder pufi or ap plicator.

The device is so constructed that by exerting a gentle pressure on a flexible diaphragm, powder will be transferred from the storage chamber to the outside and in this way the powder can be supplied while the compact or applicator is in use.

Having thus briefly described the invention and its objects the same will now be described in detail, and for this purpose reference will now be had to the accompanying drawings in which the preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a diametrical section through the improved compact and applicator; Fig. 2 is a view similar to that shown in Fig.

1, but shows the protective cover removed;

Fig. 3 is a section taken on line 3-3, Fig. 2; Fig. 4 is a section taken on line 44, Fig. 2: Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the device with the protective cover removed Fig. 6 is a fragmentary section corresponding to the section shown in 1, which shows a slightly modified form of construction.

Fig. l is a diametrical section of a modified form;

Fig. 8 is aplan view of the inside of the box;

Fig. 9 is a diametrical section of another modification; and t Fig. 10 is a plan view of the inside of the form shown in Fig. 9.

In the drawings reference numeral 1 indicates the of a metal box which is preferably of ch'cular form and whose wall is formed from two ijqylindrlcal sections 2 and 3 of slightly diflerent diameters, the section 3 being larger in diameter than section 1, as shown in the The central portion of the bottom 1 has a circular part 4 that is pressed inwardly and which is provided with a number of small openings 5. Secured to the outside of the bottom member 1 is a fabric covering which is usually made from pile fabric and in the drawings the fabric portion has been designated by reference numeral 6, while the pile has been designated by reference numeral 7. Located within the box is a partition or separator 8, which is also formed from metal and is provided at its outer edge with an inwardly extending flange 9 whose outer diameter is such that it fits snugly against the inside of the cylindrical section 2; The par: tition 8 is provided near its periphery with an opening 10. Secured to the open end of the box is a cover. This cover hasan inwardly extending flange 11 that fits snugly in the inside of the cylindrical part 3. Surrounding the flange 11 is an outwardly extending rabbet 12 from which the thin outer surface of the cover 13 extends in a spherical form as shown. The center portion of the cover is provided with an opening 14. Secured with its edges in the rabbet 12 is a flexible diaphragm 15 which is made of rubber or any other suitable flexible material. A protective cover 16 is provided for enclosing the pile fabric applicator as shown in Fig. 1. Cover 16 has a central depressed portion 17 whose inner surface fits against the outer surface of'the fabric when the cover is in place and closes the openings 5 to prevent powder from emerging. through these. openings while the device is carried.

When the device is to be used the compartment between the partition Bend the inside of the flexible diaphragm 15 is filled with powder as indicated by reference numeral 18. When the device is held in such a way that the opening 10 is at the lower edge or bottom of the partition, powder will be forced from the storage compartment through opening 10, thence upwardly in the chamber between the bottom 1 and the partition 8 and out through the openings 5 in the manner indicated in Fig. 2. When the device is in use, powder can be sup-. plied tothe applicator at intervals by merely exerting a slightpressure on the flexible diaphragm. when the parts are not in use, the protective cover 16 is put in place and the compact can then be carried in a handbag without any danger of powder being lost or being discharged therefrom. p

In Fig. 6, a slightly different form of construction has been shown. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the wall of the boxwhich in the construction illustrated in'Figs. 1 and 2 is formed from two cylindrical sections of differcompartment.

than the corresponding flanges in Figs. 1 and 2 and the parts are assembled as shown in Fig. 6.

In Figs. 7 and 8, another modification has been shown. In this form the partition 8a corsponds to partition 8 in the other views and is smaller in diameter. A tube 20 extends radially from the partition and terminates at 21 near the inner surface of wall 3a. The passage through tube 20 performs the same function as opening 10 in Figs. 1 and 2.

'In Figs. 9 and 10, a slightly different form is shown. In this form the partition 8 has been replaced by a box-like partition 8b which is arranged eccentrically with respect to the central depressed area 4 of the bottom. Op ing 22 corresponds in function to opening 10 in Figs. 1 and 2.

When the storage compartment is to be filled with powder, the cover having the flexible diaphragm 15 is removed and powder is placed in the box, after which the cover is applied and the device is then ready for use.

This device can be made in any size desired, either smaller or larger than shown on the drawings as the design is such that almost any size desired can be used;

It is desired to call particular attention to the fact that the compact has two compartments separated by a partition 8 which has an opening near its periphery and that this opening must be at the bottom in order to transfer material from the stprage compartment to the discharge The outer wall of the box can be provided with an insignia indicating the top of the compact when in use. When powder is contained in the discharge compartment, this powder can be forced outwardly through the openings 5, even if thedevice is held in such a way that the opening 10 is at the top. It is apparent that there can be only one opening 10, or at least if a number are used all of the openings must be grouped so that when the device is held in proper position, the openings will all be covered with powder because if openings are provided above the powder, air would pass through these openings and will not be effective for transferring powder in the manner necessary to make the device operative.

Having described the invention what claimed as new is:

1. A magazine powder puff comprising, abox having one side closed by a flexible diaphragm and the other side by a wall having'a plurality of small openings, the box being divided into two compartments by means of a partition which is provided with an opening and a covering of fabric on the outer surface of the wall having the openings, the compartment between the partition and the flexible wall containing powder, whereby when the flexible wall is pressed inwardly, powder will be transferred through the opening in the partition into the compartment between the partition and the persmall openings, the box being divided into two compartments by means of a partition which is provided with an opening, the outer surface of the wall having the small openings being covered with a pile fabric, or the like, the compartment between the partition and the flexible wall containing powder whereby, when the flexible wall is bent inwardly, powder will be transferred through the opening in the partition to the outside of the perforated wall.

3. A magazine powder puff comprising a box having a peripherial wall and an end closure wall provided with an opening, a flexible member lying against theinside of the wall and accessible through the opening, the peripherial edge of the flexible member being attached to the box by an airtight joint, the other side of the box being normally closed by a wall provided with a plurality of small openings, the interior of the box being divided into two compartments by a partition having an opening, the outside of the perforated side wall having a fabric covering, and a removable cover for the fabric coated side.

4. A magazine powder puff, comprising a box having a peripherial wall and an end closure wall provided with an opening, a flexible member lying against the inside of the end closure wall and accessible through the opening, the peripherial edge of the flexible member being attached to the inside of the box' by an airtight joint, the other side of the box having a wall provided with a plurality of small openings adjacent its center, the interior of the box being divided into two compartments by means of a partition having an opening adj'acentits periphery, a fabric covering for the wall having the small openings, a removable cover for the fabric covered end, and means carried by the cover for closing the small openings when the cover is in place.

5. A magazine compact and powder puff comprising, in combination, a substantially circular box having its bottom and side formed as a unit, the bottom having a central depression in its outer surface, the bottom of the depression having a plurality of small openings, a partition member forming with the interior surface of the box, a compartment, one side of which comprises the depressed portion having the openings, a cover for the box, one part of the wall of the cover being flexible, the cover forming with the inside surface of the box and the partition a storage compartment for powder, the partition member having an opening communicating with the storage compartment, and a fabric covering for the bottom of the box which covering serves as an applicator for the powder.

6. A magazine powder dispensing box having a peripherial wall, one side being closed by a flexible diaphragm, the other side being closed by a wall provided with a plurality of small,

openings, the inside of the box being divided into two compartments by means of a partition provided with an opening, .the small openings being in communication with one of the com- 2. A magazine powder puff comprising, a box.

having a peripherialwa'll, one side being closed by a. flexible diaphragm, the other side being closed by a wall provided with a plurality of partments, the wall of the other compartment being formed in part by the partition and the flexible diaphragm, the last named compartment containing dry powder, wherebywhen the diaphragm is pressed inwardly the size ofthe compartment will be decreased, thereby forcing powder to flow through the opening ,in the partition into the other compartment and thence out through the small openings in the wall.

' ALFRED P. RUDOLPH. 

